If you've ever tried to give a Valentine's Day card as an adult, you know how hard it is to find one that doesn't have Barbie, Spider-Man, or a Disney princess on it. And, if you're anything like me, there's zero chance of you whipping out a craft box to make one yourself. (Sorry, DIY-ers: I can barely operate scissors!) What to do? I've pulled together a group of eight chic V-Day cards that'd be perfect for everyone in your world. Just add a sweet note—personally, I like something simple, with a '90s vibe, like: You're the bomb, that's all!—and you're good to go. For your boyfriend... My Type Typewriter ($4.76, papyrus.com) Valentine's Sweethearts Card ($4.50, rifle.com) For your husband... Spooning (for Husband) Card ($7.16, papyrus.com) In Spite of Your Flaws Card ($4.50, rifle.com) For your girlfriends... Sweet Treats Classroom Valentine's Day Cards ($14 for 15 cards, minted.com) Hello Gorgeous Card ($4.50, rifle.com) For everyone else... Happy Valentine's Day Heart Card ($4.50, rifle.com) Heart and Arrow Classroom Valentine's Day Cards ($14 for 115 cards, minted.com) read more

Raise your hand if you're a last-minute holiday gift shopper! Me too. Despite my natural tendency to procrastinate, I'm also a serious perfectionist. I want to give super-cool gifts that impress everyone on my list. Otherwise, what's the point, right? This year, I called on a pack of stylish women from across the country to help curate a list chock-full of creative little treasures. Bonus: These prezzies have a local twist too! Meet your personal shoppers: Grace Bonney, the New York City-based creator of Design*Sponge, Nini Nguyen, a Dallas-based stylist and creator of Nini's Style, and Kristin Ess and Amy Nadine, the Los Angeles hairstylist-makeup-artist duo behind The Beauty Department. Check out their picks! read more

Last week, actress Kate Mara, who plays ruthless political journalist Zoe Barnes on one of my favorite shows, House of Cards/em>, attended the launch of Jagermeister Spice at the Refinery Hotel Rooftop in New York City. Before she ventured up to the party, I got to meet with Mara, who I can now officially confirm to you is the coolest chick ever. While her lips were sealed on season two of House of Cards (trust me: I tried), she was happy to disclose deets about her Emmys look and trading style advice with her sister, ahem, Rooney Mara. (Chicness runs in the fam!) Listen: Mara in head-to-toe Michael Kors. She's owning those leather pants. Glamour: I always admire how you and your sister, Rooney, take risks on the red carpet. Do you ever ask for each other’s opinions on outfits? Kate Mara: We don’t ask for opinions all the time—but for a big of event, like the Emmys, absolutely. I actually sent her a picture of the [J Mendel] dress I wore to the Emmys before I chose it, and she was obsessed. She was like, “Oh, I want that.” And I said, “Let me wear it first!” Mara at read more

Giada De Laurentiis' new book, Giada's Feel Good Food, is out in November and packed with delicious, healthy tips. We picked her brain (and kitchen) for the secrets of her success. Listen in: You eat all day, and yet you’re teeny. Explain, please. I eat a little bit of everything I want, but not a lot of anything. If I overdo it one day, I won’t indulge the next. Is it true you cooked lunch for Prince William and Duchess Catherine in 2011? Yes, I did. Prince William told me he’d been trying to perfect lasagna for years. He wanted to impress the Duchess; her family makes good lasagna, and his could never stand up to it. I tried to give him tips—but I just couldn’t believe I was talking to him. What’s your biggest advice for a new cook? Build a repertoire with a handful of recipes you’ve practiced and can make well. Then explore new things. Let’s talk easy weekday foods. Got a tip for making a better sandwich? Instead of mayo, smear pesto—store-bought or homemade—on bread. It’s better than any other spread. How about a meat main dish? I’ll add smoked salt or smoked paprika to fish, read more

It’s been nearly three years since Cate Edwards, 31, lost her mother, Elizabeth, attorney, activist, bestselling author, former Glamour Woman of the Year, and wife of former presidential candidate John Edwards, to metastatic breast cancer. To honor her mother’s legacy, Cate’s now joined Count Us, Know Us, Join Us, which offers resources to those who are living with advanced-stage breast cancer and the caregivers and family members who support them. When I spoke with Cate, we talked about how her own life has changed since losing her biggest fan, her mom Elizabeth, in 2010. Cate Edwards, at home in Washington, D.C., in 2011. Cate Edwards with her mother, Elizabeth Edwards. Glamour: Can you describe to us how advanced breast cancer affected your mother, Elizabeth, and your family? Cate: Women with advanced breast cancer can live for years with the disease. It’s treatable, but it’s not curable. My mom definitely struggled with the uncertainty of how much time she had left, with questions like: Do I buy a house? Should I even go to the store and buy groceries for a week? But that uncertainty bolstered her too. She didn’t know how many days she had left, so she made every read more

After months of reruns, prime-time TV is back. There are premieres and pilots, the Emmys and the World Series, and, of course, the big finale of Breaking Bad. And all that calls for celebration. Enter Piper Perabo, 37, who plays CIA officer Annie Walker on Covert Affairs and is co-owner with friends of the buzzy New York City eatery Jack’s Wife Freda. Her idea: Invite over a couchful of pals, whip up dessert, and gather ’round the TV. Listen in, and steal some secrets. Before we get to the fab food, let’s discuss hosting a TV night. Attire? Piper Perabo: Yoga pants, a sweatshirt, and shoes off. Etiquette-wise, is it OK to talk during a show or only when a commercial is on? Perabo: It would be really hard for me not to talk during a show, so I have to allow it. Now, what’s your favorite show? Perabo: I like Anderson Cooper 360—I could look at his blue eyes until well, I hope he never leaves the news. But my top pick is Antiques Roadshow. You get these spoonfuls of history. I love it. Any series you’ve binged on lately? Perabo: Friday Night Lights—I watched the first season in a read more

If you follow Heidi Klum, Rihanna, or Nicki Minaj on Insta, you’re used to your feed being flooded with pics of butts, boobs, and, yes, even full-on birthday suits. But, lately, I’ve noticed a new woah-what’s-going-on-there trend: A-list men posting half-naked pictures of themselves online. Case in point: Nick Jonas and Justin Bieber: Now, ladies, I’m gonna be honest: I’m not entirely sure how to feel about this behavior. On one hand: Women have been doing this for eons—how nice to finally see some man candy for once! And, intentions-wise, these guys are probably just expressing their playful sides Can’t hate a guy for showing some personality. On the other hand: It comes across a bit arrogant, like “OMG, my body’s so good, the whole world needs to see!” Or like they desperately need a stroke to the ego. If their intentions are purely to excite female fans, why not post a photo, like, volunteering at a children's clinic? To women, generosity + sincerity > abs, no? I'm torn. Help me out, people: Do you think guys posting half-naked pics to Instagram is a Now, let’s discuss. Why did you vote the way you did? Sound off in the comments—and read more

Back in June, Amy posted a picture of Kate Moss, shooting a new Stuart Weitzman campaign in London. And, I've got to tell you, I've had a tough time getting Kate's thigh-high taupe boots off my mind ever since. As we’ve mentioned before on Dressed, over-the-knee boots are going to be huge this fall—we spotted them at Chanel, Pucci, BCBG, and about a million-and-one other shows. But Miss Moss has me thinking about my own fall shopping list—and whether I should try this trend IRL (when it cools down.) While I personally consider the style a big old Do—they convey a strong, confident, step-out-of-my-way-before-I-make-you type vibe—I have friends who say that only Viv from Pretty Woman can pull ‘em off. My rebuttal? Go with a neutral color and soft suede material to offset the sexiness and wear ‘em with skinnies. There! Hot, not over-the-top. What do you gals think? Are over-the-knee boots a Do or Don’t? Now, dish. What exactly do you love (or hate!) about this trend? If you love it, tell me where (and how) you’ll wear them this autumn. If you hate it, tell me what you’ll be wearing instead. I want your honest opinions, people! Give read more

I’m always on the lookout for super simple, chic outfits. When I spotted these two trends on my favorite celebs, I got OMG, Ryan Gosling is on my flight-level excited. The styles I'm talking about are blue short suits and head-to-toe white outfits. I think both seem to easily transition from day to night and are wearable throughout the summer, but I would love to hear how you ladies feel. Trend #1: The Blue Short Suit (à la Julianne Hough) As we've chronicled here on Dressed, short suits are a major trend this season—but there’s one particular breed that I’m seriously into: the blue short suit. Blame it on Julianne Hough. Just look at how cute and pulled-together she looks in a loose-fitting navy suit and a bejeweled blouse! You could pair a suit like hers with a classic white button-down for work or a T-shirt for the weekend. What’s your take? Do you think the blue short suit trend is a Trend #2: White-on-White (à la Miranda Kerr) The supermodel (slash wife to always adorable Orlando Bloom) was spotted out and about in Sydney recently in an all-white look. As Nikki discussed earlier this week, adding airy colors into read more

Earlier this week, we talked about two major spring beauty trends (head scarves and wet hair)—and now, I want to chat for a sec about three easy, everyday fashion trends that I’m predicting will be huge this summer: embellished cutoffs, yellow dresses, and statement tees. First up Trend #1: The Embellished Cutoff The classic cuffed jort will always, always be a seasonal staple, but it’s her quirky cousin—the embellished cutoff—that I think will be huge for summer 2013. Stars like Kat Graham, left, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (crystal-encrusted floral shorts? oh, yes) are already on board. The style is flirty, fun, and easy (just pair with a breezy, tucked-in blouse—and you’re done!). I say: Do. What about you? Do you think the embellished cutoff trend is a Do or Don't? Trend #2: The Yellow Dress Over the past few years, the little yellow dress has essentially replaced the LBD for summer. Chloë Grace Moretz, left, opts to wear ‘em for day. (How cute is that swingy neon yellow number?) And Vanessa Hudgens takes the look into night with sequins. I’m blond, so I’ve always been a little scared of the LYD—but I think it’s a bold, playful Do on everyone else. read more

In 2013--a time when sex comes with no strings, boyfriends are "main hangs," and courting is extinct--is it possible to find real love? Girls star Zosia Mamet (Shoshanna!) has some serious concerns. read more

It’s official: Spring has hit New York City (today our expected high is 79 degrees—woo-hoo!). While the spring runways were chock-full of amazing hair-spiration for days like today, these two super-wearable trends, both beloved by loads of celebs, are quickly becoming seasonal go-tos. Check ‘em out—then cast your vote: Do or Don’t? Trend #1: The Wet Hair Look Rag & Bone favored this slicked-back style on the runway—a version that's super wet and combed down. But celebs like Camilla Belle and Brittany Snow are putting a milder twist on the look: It’s not as much wet as it is damp with plenty of height, height, height to make it red-carpet chic. I think it’s pretty cute. (Reminds me of how my hair looks when I run my ocean-soaked hands through it at the beach!) I say: Do. What about you? Is the wet hair look a spring and summer hair Do or Don’t? Trend #2: Hair Scarves O,h yes—it’s happening again! Those little kerchiefs that fashion icons Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Audrey Hepburn wore the hell out of way back when popped up in all their big, bold glory on the Marc by Marc Jacobs spring runway. Now today’s street-style read more

OK, people, I seriously can’t go one day without seeing a picture of someone in a cute dress and sneakers. It’s spring's hottest street-style combo. I'm personally obsessed (sneakers are crazy comfy, hello, and this whole thing seems so fresh and modern to me). But—what do you think? Check out some of these hot looks—then cast your vote: Do or Don’t? Look #1: Dresses with simple white kicks I’ve got a major style crush on Dree Hemingway. Her outfits are the chicest. This retro shirtdress and white canvas-shoe pairing? Very Betty Draper. I say: Do. (And I’m filing this outfit idea in my brain for May.) Agree? Disagree? Do you think wearing a dress with simple white sneakers is a Look #2: Dresses with cool print kicks I'm pretty sure I'll be stealing Emmy Rossum's outfit for every single concert this summer. Love her ivory lace number with floral Vans! The yellow sundress with graphic Adidas high-tops is a bit punkier—but I’m into it too. I say: Do! How about you guys? Do you think wearing a dress with cool print kicks is a Look #3: Dresses with sporty kicks Moschino Cheap & Chic put a colorful twist on it read more

The black and white trend was huge, HUGE on the spring runways, popping up everywhere from Jason Wu to Alexander Wang, and beyond! And, man, word spread fast: Because it’s showing up on red carpets like crazy, too! I’m hard-core obsessed with this color trend for four big reasons: A) it’s pretty B) it’s flattering C) it’s timeless and D) I swear to God—everyone, everyone—looks instantly more glamorous and pulled-together in black and white. But, what do you guys think? Check out some of these awesome outfits and then tell us: Do you think the look is chicer in black and white or in spring’s cutest colors? Look #1: The Peplum Dress Do you think the Giambattista Valli peplum dress is chicer in Look #2: The Color-Block Outfit Do you think the color-block outfit is chicer in Look #3: The Polka Dot Dress Do you think the polka dot dress is chicer in Look #4: The Striped Dress Do you think the striped dress is chicer in... Update: This poll has now been closed but that doesn't mean you can't still sound off. Vote on which looks—the B&W or colored ones—are chicer in the comments—and tell me why you picked read more

Remember those sporty letterman jackets everyone wore down the hallways in high school? Well, they're back! Do you think they're a Do or Don't? More than two decades after Emilio Estevez rocked that blue-and-grey varsity jacket in The Breakfast Club, the coat, once reserved for all-star athletes, started popping back up! First, we saw them on runways at shows such as Rag & Bone and Louis Vuitton. Now, celebs are hitting the streets in 'em! One major fan? Rihanna. Girlfriend has been wearing and re-wearing a slew of them—with jeans, shorts, leggings—even over swimsuits! This A.P.C x Carhartt Schopenhauer version she's been spotted in is my favorite. It's a touch oversized, has a bit of leather and the little literary nerd inside me loves the letter A patch! Sadly, I never owned a real varsity jacket in high school—though I remember stealing them from friends to wear to football games on Friday nights. Nowadays, I'm seriously obsessed with how easy and cool they look paired with a graphic tee. What do you guys think? Do you loooooooove the athletic jacket or is it just too high school for your taste? Did you own a real varsity jacket back in the read more

Hello, my fellow election followers! I’m Emily, and I work on the print team that put out the election coverage you saw in Glamour’s November issue. I’m so excited to join Meredith, Caitlin, and Maggie for a quick post. While they’re talking to you all about the next 11 days, I’m already thinking ahead to the January inauguration. To be totally honest, I forgot how truly goose-bumping-inducing that day is for Americans across parties until I re-watched clips of the January 20, 2009 inauguration. read more

Months ago, I was chatting with my friend (and fellow blogger), Melissa, who was moving in with her boyfriend. She told me the one big thing she was freaking out about was her guy finally seeing all the scary stuff (you know, tampons, Nair, those gross hair extensions you’ve worn one too many times) she’d kept hidden from him while dating. read more